A small hand crafted ceramic Japanese teapot with no handle. The houhin, meaning “treasure cup”, is mostly used in Japan to brew gyokuro or high quality sencha.

Part of our unique range of teaware designed in collaboration with potter Sawa Houzan, this houhin is a made in a shiboridashi-style design, with slits carved near the spout acting as a strainer. It is the perfect size for one person, or to share between two people in small cups. It is easy to clean, and has a slightly cracked appearance inside due to the style of firing in the kiln.

Master potter Sawa Houzan took the name of his father when he inherited his kiln, continuing his tradition of creating beautiful ceramics. Together with his son in his hometown of Shigaraki, he makes beautiful pieces skilfully crafted and uniquely designed, and appreciated by many throughout Japan.

Origin: Shigaraki-cho, Shiga prefecture, Japan

Care instructions: Wash gently by hand

Dimensions: D 105 mm, H 80 mm, vol 150ml